The error message I "was" getting was the one described in the video posted where there are 2 files shown on the character load screen.
I couldnt get it to work.
I now tried to reinstall following the video from "ElHefe"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3wd2CV6qok
That is what I used to originally install when I restarted in June.
Now when I try to start the game I:
1)It has version 46 (which is different than the video shows)
2) after patching I do not see the "batch file"
3) I do see the logo and it is an "application" . When I click on it it says "please run Everquest.exe" - a file that I do not see anywhere.
Please help.